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Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | Vol 58 Issue 20

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Community News

Mapleton closing administration office due to COVID-19 concerns

Advertiser Staff December 15, 2021Community News, COVID-19, News

MAPLETON – The Township of Mapleton is closing its administration office to the public as of Dec. 20 due to concern over a province-wide increase cases of COVID-19.

Guelph bylaw officers to provide service to Wellington North

Submitted December 15, 2021Community News, News

KENILWORTH – Wellington North Township has entered into a contract with the City of Guelph for bylaw services for a one-year pilot beginning Jan. 1.

State of emergency to remain in place in Wellington County

Advertiser Staff December 14, 2021Community News, COVID-19, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY - The county’s local state of emergency will not be ending as planned in the new year.

Minto opposes county official plan amendment that would restrict growth in small centres

Patrick Raftis December 13, 2021Community News, News

MINTO – Council here is opposing removal of a section of the County of Wellington Official Plan that would prevent even minimal growth in existing rural settlements.

Arthur residents face meth, weapon charges

Advertiser Staff December 13, 2021Community News, News, Police

ARTHUR – Two Arthur residents face methamphetamine and weapon charges after a drug bust here last week.

Fire services respond to coverall shed fire in Wellington North

Advertiser Staff December 12, 2021Community News, News

WELLINGTON NORTH - Wellington North Fire Services and Minto Fire Department responded to a coverall shed fire on Dec. 12.

Minto approves COVID-19 relief grant for historical society

Patrick Raftis December 10, 2021Community News, COVID-19, News

MINTO – The Harriston Historical Society will receive a $2,500 grant from the Town of Minto to help offset the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the organization.

County municipalities benefit from big bump in 2022 OCIF funding

Patrick Raftis December 10, 2021Community News, News

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local municipalities will receive almost $12 million from the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) this year, more than double the collective 2021 allocation of about $5.9 million. 

Plan to adjust boundaries of Minto urban centres moving forward

Patrick Raftis December 10, 2021Community News, News

A public meeting was held Dec. 7 on an zoning amendment designed to bring Minto’s zoning bylaw into conformity with a recent County of Wellington official plan amendment.

Local youth recognized for contributions toward Brent Barnes Memorial Skatepark

Jordan Snobelen December 10, 2021Community News

ARTHUR - The Arthur Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2021 young citizens community award winners, including children from the Baker and Moyer families.

REVIEW: Drayton Entertainment back on track with ‘Back Home for the Holidays’

Patrick Raftis December 9, 2021Arts & Entertainment, Community News, News

CAMBRIDGE - Back Home for the Holidays, a dazzling musical revue that’s as much about coming back to the theatre as it is about celebrating the Christmas season, is part of a triumphant return of live shows to Drayton Entertainment venues.

Wellington North councillor joins contest for local PC nomination

Community News Staff December 9, 2021Community News, News

PERTH-WELLINGTON - The race to replace Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece in the next provincial election is under way both within and outside his Progressive Conservative party.

Drive-thru parade showcases Santa Claus

Joanne Shuttleworth December 9, 2021Community News, News

Drive-thru parade – Mount Forest held a drive-thru Santa Claus Parade on the evening of Dec. 3 and there was a great turnout for the event, held in the parking lot of Mount Forest Victory Church.

Clifford Food Bank Christmas hampers underway

Paige Peacock December 9, 2021Community News, News

CLIFFORD - Chairman Bruce Shannon said the Clifford Food Bank is already preparing its Christmas hampers for this year’s distribution.

Wellington Heights graduate earns scholarship from Ducks Unlimited

Submitted December 9, 2021Community News, News

BARRIE -  Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) recently award Mount Forest Nathan Zeinstra of Mount Forest one of three $1,000 Wetland Centre of Excellence Scholarships.

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Craig Beck revealed as first 2025 Hawks’ Nest investor

NEUSTADT – The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (Bruce CFDC) have announced Beck Auto Group owner Craig Beck is the first “angel investor” for the Hawks’ Nest Competition.

Make dirt-cheap dirt in your own backyard

WELLINGTON COUNTY – If you’re growing veggies or flowers in your garden, you might want to think about growing nutrient-rich soil too.

See all Bruce County area articles.

Downtown shuttle bus returns May 16

CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Elora and Fergus Downtown Shuttle Program is back for 2025, now offering a Friday service along with the regular Saturday, Sunday, and statutory holiday service as in previous years. 

Drinking and driving

 CALEDON – On May 4 at about 5am, Caledon OPP officers responded to a single-vehicle collision on Airport Road, near King Street. 

See all Centre Wellington area articles.

Public health cracking down on vape vendors close to high schools

GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health’s enforcement teams seized approximately $9,000 in illegal tobacco and vape products in 2024. That’s a sharp decrease from over $45,000 in 2023, reflecting the success of ongoing enforcement efforts, according to public health staff.

Region designated a risk area for measles

WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) region has been designated by the province as a risk area for measles.

See all Dufferin County area articles.

Town of Erin updates donation policy

ERIN – The Town of Erin has updated its policy for donations made to the town.

Erin partners with Rogers to bring high-speed internet to community centre

ERIN  – The Town of Erin has announced Centre 2000 is now connected to fibre internet, in partnership with Rogers Communications.

See all Erin area articles.

Drinking and driving

 CALEDON – On May 4 at about 5am, Caledon OPP officers responded to a single-vehicle collision on Airport Road, near King Street. 

Officials cut ribbon on new Grand Valley recreation space

GRAND VALLEY – The Town of Grand Valley officially cut the ribbon on its new multi-purpose outdoor recreation facility this month.

See all Grand Valley area articles.

Saugeen Connects launches SSUP program

NEUSTADT – Saugeen Connects is once again igniting entrepreneurial spirit among local youth with the return of its Saugeen Student Start-Up Program (SSUP). 

Hawks’ Nest competition announces second corporate sponsor

NEUSTADT –  The Saugeen Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation (Bruce CFDC) have announced TD Bank Group as the second corporate sponsor for the Hawks’ Nest competition. 

See all Grey County area articles.

Police searching for five suspects in abduction, death of Cambridge man

GUELPH – Police are searching for five suspects connected to the death of a Cambridge man who police now say was assaulted and abducted prior to being left behind at the scene of a collision last week.

Public health cracking down on vape vendors close to high schools

GUELPH – Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health’s enforcement teams seized approximately $9,000 in illegal tobacco and vape products in 2024. That’s a sharp decrease from over $45,000 in 2023, reflecting the success of ongoing enforcement efforts, according to public health staff.

See all Guelph area articles.

Doctor shares stories from Gazan NICU

EDEN MILLS – Resilience, generosity and playfulness were among the themes of Dr. Nour Khatib’s recent presentation about her work in Gazan hospitals last year.

Proposed ‘tot lot’ coming to Rockmosa Park

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Following the successful installation of Rockmosa Park’s main playground in 2023, the township is now planning an expansion for a new “tot lot.”

See all Guelph/Eramosa area articles.

Joseph Racinsky rides blue wave to Queen’s Park

WELLINGTON-HALTON HILLS – The blue wave that swept across Ontario Thursday night, swept across Wellington-Halton Hills as well as Progressive Conservative candidate Joseph Racinsky was elected with a sweeping majority. 

Health care, roads, voter turnout, local knowledge dominate discussion at Aberfoyle debate

ABERFOYLE – The debate hosted by the Optimist Club of Puslinch on Feb. 20 gave voters the opportunity to ask their own questions.

See all Halton area articles.

Youth pack shoeboxes to help kids through Operation Christmas Child

HANOVER – Lita Ernest, a young member of 1st Hanover Guides, worked hard this season to organize the packing of Operation Christmas Child (OCC) shoe box gifts with her troop.

See all Huron County area articles.

Police beat: Drug charges

FERGUS – A Brampton and Kitchener resident have been charged after police seized about $10,000 in drugs and property following a traffic stop here last week.

‘S-Bend’ roundabout construction to begin May 20

WELLINGTON COUNTY – A project that has been discussed for close to a decade will be completed this year. 

See all Mapleton area articles.

Rae announces funding for backup generator at Palmerston arena

MINTO – The province will provide $48,800 in funding to the Town of Minto for a standby generator at the Palmerston and District Community Centre. 

Minor variance approved for two homes in Harriston

MINTO – Town council has approved a minor variance application allowing Harriston resident Robert Harris to build a one-storey residential building on his property.

See all Minto area articles.
See all Mississauga area articles.

Hundreds of students to attend North Wellington, Dufferin Special Olympics Track and Field Day

ORANGEVILLE – On May 21 a Special Olympics Track and Field Day will be held in Orangeville for students from schools across Dufferin County and north Wellington.

Annual Special Olympics Track and Field event to take place over two days

GUELPH – Since the early 2000s, the Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic district school boards have come together to host an annual Special Olympics Track and Field Day. 

See all Orangeville area articles.

Easter bunny visits the Minto Optimist Easter Egg Hunt

PALMERSTON – The Minto Optimist Easter Egg Hunt took place on April 19 in Palmerston. Pictured with the Easter Bunny is Paisley, left, and Aubree Streicher.       

Puslinch man not giving up despite decisions exonerating municipality, mayor

ABERFOYLE – Puslinch resident Bruce Taylor is feeling deflated, but not defeated, after complaints he lodged with the township integrity commissioner and the Ontario Ombudsman were deemed not to require further investigation.

See all Palmerston area articles.

‘S-Bend’ roundabout construction to begin May 20

WELLINGTON COUNTY – A project that has been discussed for close to a decade will be completed this year. 

Federal election Q&A: Perth-Wellington candidates

PERTH-WELLINGTON – As part of the Wellington Advertiser’s coverage of the 2025 federal election, the newspaper offered all local candidates a chance to participate in a Q&A feature leading up to the April 28 election.

See all Perth County area articles.

Drinking and driving

 CALEDON – On May 4 at about 5am, Caledon OPP officers responded to a single-vehicle collision on Airport Road, near King Street. 

Fifth annual Bee Sweet Nature Co. Pollinator Festival returns June 14

PUSLINCH – The Bee Sweet Nature Company is holding its fifth annual Pollinator Festival on June 14.

See all Puslinch area articles.

Terry Fox Foundation Launches new Collection celebrating the 45th Anniversary of the Marathon of Hope

TORONTO  – The Terry Fox Foundation is set to release its limited-edition ‘Finish It’ collection, marking the 45th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope.

CFIB calls for parliament to reconvene in light of tariff threats

TORONTO –  Nearly one in five small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are experiencing cancelled or paused orders due to the ongoing uncertainty around the U.S.-Canada tariff situation, finds new data by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). 

See all Toronto area articles.

New summer camps for performing arts

KITCHENER – Centre In The Square is introducing new community engagement and education initiatives in the Kitchener-Waterloo region. 

Alzheimer society’s respite program receives full funding

WATERLOO – The Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington (ASWW) has announced it now has a fully funded in-home Respite Program. 

See all Waterloo Region area articles.

Police searching for five suspects in abduction, death of Cambridge man

GUELPH – Police are searching for five suspects connected to the death of a Cambridge man who police now say was assaulted and abducted prior to being left behind at the scene of a collision last week.

‘We just can’t keep up with the demand’: study shows number of people with dementia to double by 2050

WELLINGTON COUNTY – Raising awareness and advocating is at the forefront of the Alzheimer Society of Canada’s mission, as a dementia care crisis grows at a rapid rate, with little help to support patients and care workers alike. 

See all Wellington County area articles.

Country Pantry hosts successful ‘Proudly Canadian Kenilworth’ event

KENILWORTH – The “Proudly Canadian Kenilworth” event was held at the Country Pantry on May 4, highlighting Ontario- and Canadian-made products.

One more unit permitted in Mount Forest apartment building

KENILWORTH – A two-storey apartment building coming to Mount Forest is set to include 33 apartments. 

See all Wellington North area articles.

Editorial

Pen of Freedom

Each year at the World News Media Congress, a deserving individual or organization is bestowed with the Golden Pen of Freedom. 

Charter of 1670 deserves saving

News that Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) was closing its doors follows a string of retail giants that toppled in recent years.

Another era underway

Are we witnessing a turning point in history?

Columnists

Charles Allan died five months after his re-election

By Stephen Thorning

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

Weekend goals

By Kelly Waterhouse

No matter what this week throws in your path, just keep your focus: there is a long weekend on the horizon. Just a few short days to go.

Charles Allan re-elected after election conviction

By Stephen Thorning

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

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